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[Recommendation for the discharge of William Austin, an artillery artificer]

Captain Patten recommends Austin, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for an honorable discharge. Notes that Austin enlisted 14 April 1777. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00924

[Recommendation for the discharge of Francis Miller, an artillery artificer]

Captain Patten recommends Miller, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for an honorable discharge. Notes that Miller enlisted 27 May 1777. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00926

[Recommendation for the discharge of Mr. Engle, master blacksmith for the artillery artificers]

Captain Patten recommends Engle, of Reading, Pennsylvania, for an honorable discharge. Notes that Engle enlisted 15 February 1777. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00927

to the Board of War and Ordnance

Argues that a small group of artificers attached to the Park of Artillery have served since the beginning of the campaign of 1777 and "are duly entitled to have the depreciation of their pay made good... the very good character these troops sustain...

GLC02437.00928

For Brigr. Genl. Knox in account with Samuel Hodgdon

Contains account information from 1780 and 1781. Hodgdon signs as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores. Contains a note written by Peter Anspach, Paymaster to the Quartermaster General's Department. Anspach writes from Newburgh, New York, 15 May...

GLC02437.00930

[Certifies that Jedidiah Waterman served as conductor of military stores from 1 June 1779- 1 April 1781]

Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill, attests that Waterman served with "fidelity." Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide, signs a note on verso confirming that Waterman is entitled to his pay. Shaw signs 13 February 1783 at West Point on...

GLC02437.00931

[To the Board of War and Ordnance]

Directed to "Gentlemen." Reports that Colonel Proctor's regiment is ordered to join the Pennsylvania line in the south, and requests extra artillery for Proctor. Suggests supplying extra stores to the infantry heading south. Knox's working draft.

GLC02437.00932

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Complains about Lincoln not writing to him. Describes in great detail the battles between General Nathanael Greene and Lord Cornwallis at Guilford Court House, North Carolina, 15 March 1781. "Gen. Greene fought upon the best principles...

GLC02437.00934

A return of arms and accoutrements at New Windsor, Fishkill and West Point, made from an actual survey.

Return listing muskets, bayonets, and arms with nota bene: "I have written to Albany at which place is an armory to know in what time the above can be repaired."

GLC02437.00935

[Certifies that Henry Waring has served in Colonel Lamb's regiment in the corps of artillery]

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. Attests that Waring served from the beginning of 1777 until the time this document was written and is "a firm friend to the rights of his country."

GLC02437.00936

to Henry Knox

Carleton signs as Secretary of the Board of War. The Board has agreed to Knox's request to send artillery from the Marquis de Lafayette's detachment to the south. "...the Board are of opinion... all that can in the present situation of the Ordnance...

GLC02437.00938

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses General Nathanael Greene's actions in the south, including the Battle of Guilford Court House. "General Greene after experiencing the hope of capturing Lord Cornwallis and his army, has been disappointed by the inert or...

GLC02437.00942

A return of arms & accouutrements at New Windsor, Fish Kill, & West Point.

Lists numbers of muskets with bayonets, muskets without bayonets, damaged muskets, spare bayonets, cartridge boxes, and cartridge boxes needing repair. Pertains to New Windsor, Fish Kill, and West Point, New York. Addressed to "Brigadier General...

GLC02437.10020

A return of ordnance & military stores in garrison at Fort Schuyler with the alterations since last return

Written at Fort Schuyler. Signed by Moodie as Captain, Second Regiment of Artillery. Lists numbers of cannon and mortars, shells, ladles, trails spikes, and casks of powder, among other items.

GLC02437.10484

[Return]

Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered during the month of February of 1781. Items listed by type, weight and current condition.

GLC02437.10675

[Return]

Return for ordnance and stores at Albany, New York. Items listed by type and current condition.

GLC02437.10676

to William Knox

Sends his greetings and joy at hearing that William Knox arrived safely back home. Mentions the market for tobacco and his newly established trading company, Harrison & Co.

GLC02437.00901

to Henry Knox

Colonel Carrington writes to Knox from the "High hills of Santee," near the Santee River in South Carolina. Due to the resignation of Colonel Proctor, Colonel Carrington assumes he is to take command of the Fourth Regiment. Has not received orders...

GLC02437.01093

[Sculpture designs: 4 standing figures, 1 female and 3 male]

Two of the sketches are probably of George Washington. Black ink, tracing paper.

GLC06343.033

[Standing man in profile with out-stretched arm]

Probably George Washington. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.034

[Standing man facing front with out-stretched arm]

Probably George Washington. Pale graphite.

GLC06343.035

[Standing man with crossed arms]

Probably Washington. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.036

J. Q. A Ward, the Eminent American Sculptor

Features an article on Ward and his works and, photos of Ward, the New York Stock Exchange pediment, and a George Washington sculpture at Wall St. Printed ink; coated wove paper.

GLC06343.037

[Introduction for Edward Everett ]

Of Everett, President Lincoln states "His reputation, and the present condition of our country, are such that his visit then is such to attract notice, and may be misconstrued. I therefore think fit to say that he bears no mission from this...

GLC08074

to John Clark

Declines to take Major Clark on as an aide during the Whiskey Rebellion. Comments: "Nothing short of imperious necessity can justify my being absent from the seat of government while Congress is in session."

GLC08075

to William Knox

Has not recently received any letters from William, his brother. Reports that Continental troops in the vicinity reconnoitered at Kings Bridge to estimate where the British are most vulnerable: "The result of our discoveries was a full conviction...

GLC02437.01084

to Freeman Lincoln

Shaw, Knox's aide, informs Lincoln, a commissary, he is to proceed bringing the military stores from Providence, Rhode Island to Fishkill, New York, and to deliver them to John Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Stores at Fishkill. Excessive bleed...

GLC02437.01085

to John Crane

Discusses the transport and repair of cannons with Colonel Crane. Regrets the cannon were not proofed at Boston as it will cause "a clamor" if any prove bad. Reported on a recent reconnaissance mission to Kings Bridge to assess the weak points of...

GLC02437.01086

to Henry Knox

Cornell, on the Congressional Board of War, writes, "It is with regret that we receive the information of the uncertain doubtfull and perplexd situation of the Army in point of force to undertake any capital Object. At the same time we assure you it-...

GLC02437.01087

to Henry Knox

Signed "E." Cornell, on the Congressional Board of War, discusses General Nathanael Greene: "Notwithstanding fortune sometimes frowns on our friend Greene I am happy to see by a late resolution of Congress that his conduct meets the approbation of...

GLC02437.01088

[Invoice of military stores forwarded to Richard Frothingham]

Hodgdon signs as Deputy Commissary General. Pertains to Frothingham, field commissary of military stores.

GLC02437.01090

to Henry Knox

Dines with Colonel P. R. [possibly Peter R.] Livingston. Chastises Henry for not writing to her "by every possible opportunity." Remarks on Henry's birthday the previous day, and her birthday the following Thursday. Plans to depart 27 July for...

GLC02437.01091

Monthly return of the corps of artillery

Partially printed, with a handwritten second page listing sick or absent, on duty, and extra service. This return pertains to the regiments of Colonels John Crane and John Lamb.

GLC02437.01094

to Henry Knox

Bliss, commissary of military stores, encloses a return of ordnance stores (GLC02437.01097).

GLC02437.01095

to William Price and Thomas Patten

Consists of two separate letters. In the first, Knox gives instructions to Price regarding fuzes and wooden bottoms (for artillery). In the second letter, written the same day and presumably at Dobbs Ferry, Knox gives instructions to Captain...

GLC02437.01096

[Return of ordnance and stores at Springfield, in booklet form]

Bliss, commissary of stores at Springfield, sends Knox a neatly written return. Possibly accompanied by cover note (GLC02437.01095).

GLC02437.01097

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Apparently written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). Certificate to pay Wadsworth and Carter, Jeremiah Wadsworth being a commissary for the Count de Rochambeau's army. On verso, William Little signs, transferring the money to...

GLC02437.01098

to Asa Copeland

Orders Copeland, conductor of military stores, to procure 1500 muskets, 3 tons of lead, and all of the pistols at New Windsor. Gives further instructions pertaining to arms, ordering Copeland to transfer stores to Philadelphia. Apparently written...

GLC02437.01099

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses arms, stores, and other military matters with Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores. Compliments Hodgdon on his new appointment. Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).

GLC02437.01100

to Henry Knox

McDougall signs as "Brutus," a pseudonym often attributed to him related to his involvement in the Newburgh Conspiracy. Writes a cryptic and critical letter, questioning plans made for the Continental army and the authority of Congress. Expresses...

GLC02437.01101

to Captain Morcourt

Apologizes for not being able to immediately fulfill Morcourt's request for shot. Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).

GLC02437.01102

[Sculpture design sketch of Native American on horse hunting a buffalo]

With smaller sketch of man on horse in upper right corner. Graphite on tracing paper.

GLC06343.001

[Sculpture design sketch of a woman kneeling over man]

Two different sketches on the same page of a sculpture design of a woman kneeling over man [soldier] to give him a drink. Graphite on tracing paper.

GLC06343.002

[Measurements on "Office of Cyrus L. W. Eidlitz, Architect" stationary]

Hand-drawn black ink, printed black ink, graphite, on wove paper.

GLC06343.003

[Sketches of an angel offering peace between two warriors and two seated figures]

Grid sketch of an angel standing between two warriors, one about to smote the other, offering them peace. Grid on one side of paper. Reverse side has two seated women back to back. Graphite on wove paper. Sculpture design sketch.

GLC06343.004

[Female nude with swan]

Sculpture design sketch. Black ink over graphite on laid paper.

GLC06343.005

[Man on horse in black ink, and three roughly sketched figures in graphite]

Sculpture design sketch. Black ink and graphite on tracing paper.

GLC06343.006

[Nude man holding female over head with children playing at his legs]

Sculpture design sketch. Reverse side has multiple anatomical sketches. Graphite on wove paper.

GLC06343.007

[Miscellaneous sketches of people performing various activities]

Sculpture design sketches. Reverse side features several more vignettes. Graphite on wove paper.

GLC06343.008

[Sculpture design sketch of a Cavalier-looking man standing atop a large foundation]

Sculpture design of a Cavalier-looking man [European explorer] standing atop a large foundation, holding a script in one hand and a sword in the other. The man appears to be standing on a small boat with surf breaking on its bow. There are several...

GLC06343.009

[Sculpture design of a cavalier-looking man [European explorer] with Native Americans]

Cavalier-looking man [European explorer] armed with a musket and sword standing with Native Americans. A ship appears anchored in the background. Graphite and iron gall ink. Reverse side features variations on this subject. Graphite, wove paper.

GLC06343.010

[Various statue designs based on Greek ideals of "Education, War, [and] Statesmanship"]

Ten separate sketches. Graphite on wove paper.

GLC06343.011

[Two sketches of European explorers with Native Americans]

Graphite, iron gall ink on wove paper.

GLC06343.012

[Fountain design]

Graphite and markings in red wax pencil, tan thin wove [sketch] paper.

GLC06343.013

[Sculpture design of two seated figures back to back]

Along with a profile portrait of a man in hat. A leg extends out from the right border of the paper. Graphite, ink on tan thin wove paper.

GLC06343.014

[Two sketches: portraits of Reverend John Davenport and John Winslow]

Sketched portraits of "Rev. John Davenport" and "John Winslow" holding paper. Graphite, coated linen. Written below sketches, "Rev. John Davinport, 1597 [to] 1670, Yale College, New Haven . . . John Winslow, Gov. Plymouth Colony 1639."

GLC06343.015

[Relief sketch of man in robe with staff, a Native American, and a woman's head]

Various sketches depicting a man in hooded robe with staff, and other figures and vignettes. On reverse side, several profile sketches of a woman's head. Graphite on wove paper.

GLC06343.016

[Fountain design topped with standing woman and girl]

Three other small sketches below. Black ink on tan thin wove paper.

GLC06343.017

[Officer standing on canon waving a sword and a dead horse lying below him]

Similar rough sketches appear below the inking and on reverse side. Black ink over charcoal; laid paper with printed address.

GLC06343.018

[Officer on horseback galloping by destroyed cannon]

A light sketch of a man on horseback appears below along with some doodling. Black ink, graphite on laid paper.

GLC06343.019

[Fountain design and several sketches of one person standing with fist to chest and one sitting with head in hands]

Graphite on wove paper.

GLC06343.020

[New Years cupid [Eros] wearing a top hat and holding a champagne glass and bottle]

Black ink on tracing paper.

GLC06343.021

[Nude woman and a flying fairy in cat-tails]

Black ink on tracing paper.

GLC06343.022

[Fairy playing harp]

Black ink on tracing paper.

GLC06343.023

[Monument design]

Large central column mounted by a seated figure and bordered by numerous other figures. Measurements "50 x 25." Black ink on tracing paper.

GLC06343.024

[Fairy holding branch with one knee bent up and the other leg extended]

Apparently kneeling on a ladder. Black ink on tracing paper.

GLC06343.025

[Fairy seated with legs dangling, viewed from behind]

Black ink on tracing paper.

GLC06343.026

[A cupid ("cherub" or "putti") creeping below a grape leaf and holding a bow]

Black ink on tracing paper.

GLC06343.027

[Sculpture design: Cavalier-looking man [European explorer] holding a sword and a paper]

Below it is a small sketch of another sculpture design. Black ink, graphite on wove paper with corner losses.

GLC06343.028

[Fairy playing violin with music stand and candle]

Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.029

[Nude woman with hands behind head]

Crosshatching and rectangular border. Black ink, graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.030

[Female, nude from waist up, holding wine bottle and glass]

Black ink, graphite, tracing paper.

GLC06343.031

[Six sketches: angels, cherubs, animals, etc.]

Iron gall or bistre ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.032

Stock Exchange Pediment

Photograph of John Quincy Adams Ward's Stock Exchange Pediment. With black ink inscription on back, "Stock Exchange Pediment, 1903." Wove paper.

GLC06343.038

[New York Stock Exchange Pediment sketches]

Iron gall ink; blue wove graph paper.

GLC06343.039

[Rough sketch of New York Stock Exchange Pediment]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.040

[Two inkings of a shacks and boats on one side, sketch with measurements and fish on other side]

Iron gall ink, graphite; laid paper.

GLC06343.041

[Man seated at easel with top hat on one side, profile portrait of man's face on other side]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.042

[Profile of man seated in rocking chair wearing top hat and holding spectacles]

Iron gall ink over graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.043

[Back of sleeping man in top hat lying on bench]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.044

[Fisherman with peg leg on one side and walking stick]

Sketch of sculpture of a woman's back on reverse side. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.045

[Sketch of a rock formation and trees with a person sleeping below]

Also sketch of plant. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.046

[Man with his feet up on a table covered with books]

Wearing a top hat and smoking a pipe. Graphite. Inscription reads, "Crawfords [illegible]."

GLC06343.047

[Woman reclining on sofa with blankets draped over body]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.048

[Woman washing clothes with a man seated reading]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.049

[Small rock formation with plants]

Signed by the artist. Light sketch of three figures on reverse side. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.050

[Hooded man with hand over face]

Graphite; thin wove paper.

GLC06343.051

[Girl sitting on a fence, and two bearded men with crossed arms on reverse side]

Girl sitting on a fence with the inscription, "Newburgh." Two bearded men with crossed arms on reverse side. Graphite, iron gall ink respectively; laid paper.

GLC06343.052

[Five sketches of a bull, and a seated man]

Iron gall ink, wove paper.

GLC06343.053

[Clothing draped on a bed post with door in background]

Graphite; laid paper.

GLC06343.054

[Spinning wheel]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.055

[Portrait of a mustached man wearing a hat and spectacles]

Reverse side has an incomplete sketch of the hindquarters of a cow. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.056

[Four sketches of a bull]

Iron gall ink; wove paper.

GLC06343.057

[Profile portrait of a woman]

Possibly a Native American woman. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.058

[Back of a woman in frock coat and long skirt]

Reverse side has faint design of either a fountain or sculpture. Graphite; tan wove paper.

GLC06343.059

[Spinning wheel]

Graphite or charcoal; wove paper.

GLC06343.060

[Reclining bull]

Iron gall ink; wove paper.

GLC06343.061

to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter from Secretary of War Knox relating to the security of the Old Northwest. Comments on a speech by Lord Dorchester [Sir Guy Carleton], the commander in chief in British North America, and states his belief that the British intend...

GLC08076

To: John Mckinley

Appealing for provisions, including shoes . For troops soon to be at Valley Forge. (To the president of Delaware).

GLC08078

to James Kirke Paulding

Vowing to destroy second bank of the United States.

GLC08083